This announcement discusses the release of the book "Dutch Tool Chests" written by the author. The book provides in-depth instructions for building a slant-lid tool chest, including plans and cutting lists for two different chest sizes, as well as a rolling base. The book covers fundamental hand-tool woodworking skills, such as dados, rabbets, and through-dovetails, that will be useful for future projects. It also includes a foreword by Roy Underhill and a gallery of chests from 43 other makers, showcasing unique interior and exterior modifications. The book is 192 pages, printed on 8-1/2" x 11" #70 matte-coated paper in Tennessee, with a heavy blue-fabric-covered board for the cover and spine. It is available for $39, with a free PDF for orders placed by December 11. The author also mentions that orders placed on the release date will ship on the following Tuesday due to a holiday.
The table of contents includes the following chapters:
1. Let's Go 'Dutch'
2. Materials
3. Parts Prep
4. Dovetails
5. Dados
6. Shelves
7. Top Angles
8. Assembly
9. Lock & Batten Notches
10. Bottom Lip
11. Front
12. Fall Front
13. Backboards
14. Lid
15. Hardware
16. Paint
17. Interior
18. Mobile Base
19. Gallery
The author also mentions that the fully loaded white pine chest weighs less than 50 lbs, though it was easier to move four years ago when the author began writing the book.